What can I cover my well pump with?

Set a lightweight picnic or patio table over the pump, and then top the table with a cascading, weather-resistant tablecloth. A gazing ball placed on top of a chimney-shaped cover could form the basis of a relaxing sitting area. Depending on the pump’s design, you could use it in the disguise.

Should I cover my well pump?

Should I use a well pump cover? In short, the answer is YES. Well pumps play a vital role in delivering water from the well to where it is needed. Properly covering expensive well pump equipment with a pump cover or enclosure protects it from the elements, weather and potential vandals.

How can I hide my well pump in my yard?

Place a generous layer of mulch on the landscape fabric and around the rock to hide the anchors. And that’s it – the unsightly wellhead has disappeared! This project can be left as-is, or you can fill in with plants around the rock to blend it in even more.

Should I cover my well pump when it freezes?

Make sure the well is securely covered and the pump is inside an insulated enclosure. The water inside the well cannot freeze since it is always below the frost line.

At what temperature does a well pump freeze?

The water inside a well pump and any pipes exposed to temperatures around or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit are at risk of freezing up.

Can you bury a well cap?

The casing can be left exposed above ground if wired and capped properly; Don’t bury it or it may leak and contaminate your well; it should extend above ground.

How can I protect my well head?

Wellhead Water Quality Safety Tips

  1. Install a sanitary well cap.
  2. Insure casing extends 12 to 18 inches above ground.
  3. Insure ground slopes away from wellhead.
  4. Keep potential contaminants (e.g., fertilizers, pesticides, manure) away from wellhead.
  5. Test water annually.
  6. Keep records of maintenance and water quality.